() — must, have to (formal, literary)

Definizione

须 (xū) is a formal, written-only 'must' — it never appears in everyday speech. 须 is stronger than 应该 ('should') and more literary than the colloquial 得 děi (must/have to). As a noun, 须 also means beard/whiskers (written for 胡子).

verb
musthave to (formal, literary)

Esempi

  • Cǐ shì xū lì jí chǔ lǐ.
    This matter must be dealt with immediately.
  • Shēn qǐng zhě xū tí gōng wán zhěng cái liào.
    Applicants must provide complete materials.
  • Rù guǎn xū chū shì zhèng jiàn.
    You must present your ID to enter the museum.

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